Physician (Anesthesiologist-Pain Management)

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is looking for an Anesthesiologist or a Preventive Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician specializing in pain management who will function as a consultant in evaluating, diagnosing, initiating and implementing comprehensive pain management modalities including basic and advanced interventional techniques.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include but are not limited to: Knowledge of the pathophysiology, neurochemical, and psychological aspects of pain management Ability to evaluate the patients presenting with chronic pain by completing a targeted history and physical examination and interpretation of radiological studies Ability to proficiently perform diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures including but not limited to radiofrequency techniques, spinal cord stimulator implantation, caudal and epidural blocks. lumbar sympathetic blocks, other upper and lower plexus blocks Knowledge of spinal opioids and implantation of intrathecal pumps for pain control in chronic pain patients Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse group of professional staff and management officials Provide educational information to Pain Clinic staff and Primary Care Providers and other Physicians regarding pain management Assisting with Pain Clinic schedules Assisting with creation of policies and standard operation procedures for safe operations of the Pain Clinic Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, hours are based on needs of the service

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.